| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Crotched Mountain , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Summit west trail, upper link trail, Shannon's trail, lower link trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at Farrington road trailhead and lot is well maintained. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
3 small and easy water crossings with confident footing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well marked the entire route with the exception of Shannon's trail in a few areas. Lower link trail has several sporadic fallen branches on the trail but no major obstacles. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs on trail here typically in the first short section of the link trail. A popular dog walking area. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not present. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Trails have various conditions from dry to areas of heavy snow 6 or 7 inches deep and many sections of hard ice. The entire route listed is easily done with microspikes. The rocky ledges on top are mostly dry and the areas that have ice are fairly easily negotiated. |
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 | Name: |
Seanmurphy168 |
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 | E-Mail: |
Seanmurphy168@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-14 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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